Obituary of Paul B. Arnette

Paul B. Arnette, age 89, of Clark Swift Road, Vilas, passed away Monday afternoon, January 12, 2015 at his home. Born January 7, 1926 in the Beaver Dam community of Watauga County, he was a son of Robert Doughton and Davie Harmon Arnette. Paul served in the US Army during WWII and was awarded the silver-star for valor, then re-enlisted to serve a tour in Korea. He was a long time member of Willow Valley Baptist Church and retired as a fireman from the physical plant at ASU. Paul�s love of life was his family, and, after retirement, his passion was planting and harvesting his annual vegetable gardens to share the bounty with family, neighbors� friends. Mr. Arnette is survived by his wife of 63 years, Sarah Swift Arnette; one daughter, Hilda Greer and husband, Tommy, of Vilas; two grandsons, Brandon Greer and wife, Crystal, and Justin Greer and wife, Amy, and two great-grandchildren, Andrew and Hannah Greer, all of Vilas; one Godson, Travis Potts of Boone; two brother, Boyd Arnette of Sugar Grove, and Bob Arnette and wife, Betty, of Lenoir; one sister, Juanita Greer of Lenoir; and a special family friend, Janet Glenn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Ray Arnette. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon, January 15, 2015, at 2 o�clock, at Willow Valley Baptist Church, officiated by Pastor Ray Greene. The family will receive friends Thursday afternoon from 12:30 until 2 o�clock, prior to services, at the church. Graveside services, provided by the American Legion Post 130 and the Disabled American Veterans Post 90, will follow at the Willow Valley Baptist Church Cemetery. The family wishes a special thank you to Caldwell Hospice for their wonderful care of Paul and his family. Flowers are appreciated or donations may be made to Willow Valley Baptist Church Cemetery Fund c/o Brandon Greer, 436 Clark Swift Road, Vilas, NC 28692. Online condolences may be shared with the family at the website www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Arnette family.